Vandalism is the willful damaging of property by means
of graffiti, inscription, cutting, breaking, or any
other means of destruction. It includes damage to
vehicles, signs, cemeteries, or any property.

Vandalism encompasses
many different types of conduct and is a very common
criminal charge.

Common Examples of Vandalism:

Graffiti - any writing, drawing or symbol
applied to any surface without the owners consent.

Tagging - writing the person's name or
gang affiliation on someone else's property.

Acquisitive vandalism - damage to obtain
money or property, like breaking a vending machine
to get the money or the candy.

Vandalism can be filed both as a misdemeanor or felony.
The District Attorney will file a felony if the incident
resulted in substantial damage to property or if the
defendant has a prior record. During the pre-filing
stage, District Attorneys make decisions on whether to
file a felony, a misdemeanor or no charges at all.

We
believe that this is an ideal time to approach the
District Attorney and to discuss a reduction to a
misdemeanor or a non-filing of the case. Hiring The
Sheena Law Firm at an early stage in your case will
allow us to work on your case and possibly prevent it
from being filed at all.

Because the potential consequences of a vandalism
conviction are so great, you need an experienced defense
attorney to protect your rights. We are ready to fight
for you. We will carefully investigate the circumstances
of the alleged vandalism, including the scene of the
incident and the statements of any witnesses. We will
then work to prepare a strong defense to attack the
prosecution's case against you.

The
consequences of a conviction for vandalism vary widely,
depending on the amount of monetary damage done to the
property.

It
is important to know that a conviction for vandalism can
cause your license to be suspended even if the vandalism
had nothing to do with driving. However, a skillful
attorney can change the nature of the charge, if
appropriate, to avoid a license suspension.

If you are accused of
vandalism, you should speak to a lawyer
immediately to learn more about your rights,
your defenses and the complicated legal system.
Call The Sheena Law Firm today to discuss your
case.